Lots to share this week!

Happy New Year! Welcome to another year of cardmaking classes. I have a lot to share this post. 

Most excitingly ... Sale-A-Bration is here! 

22 January - 22 March 2013

The annual Sale-A-Bration promotion  is always a highly anticipated event ... so many free products. This year, it's even better as Stampin' Up! celebrates its 25th anniversary. 

There are so many ways to benefits from the Sale-A-Bration promotion!

Sale-A-Bration + Stampin' Up!'s 25th anniversary = the best time to host a Stampin' Up! party! 

• Get FREE Silver Glimmer Paper when you host a $300 workshop
• Get a FREE hostess bundle when you host a $600 workshop

The hostess bundle includes

• Madison Avenue stamp set
• Sycamore Street Papers
• Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack

Love to shop? Me too. Love receiving free stuff? Me too! 

You can select any one product from the Sale-A-Bration brochure for every $100 you spend. This year, you can select stamp sets, a digital kit, ribbons, buttons, a punch, embossing folder ... even some selected items from the annual catalogue. 

View the Sale-A-Bration brochure here (front and back):- 

Sale-A-Bration is always a great time to join but, combined with Stampin' Up!'s 25th year anniversary, it's even better! 

You'll receive 25% more in your totally customised starter kit! When you join during Sale-A-Bration, you can select $294 worth of products and pay only $169. 

Enjoy a 30% discount on your first demonstrator order once you've joined and 20% off each order thereafter

Holiday Catalogue Ending Soon (1 September 2012 - 31 January 2013)

The Holiday catalogue is ending soon. Don't miss out on ordering your favourite products. Click here for one final look before it's gone for good! 

Fundraiser For Emma - Class Sunday 10 February

I'm holding a fundraising class for my friend, Doreen. For more information, click on this link to view the flyer:- 

The essential details:- 

10am - 12noon Sunday 10 February

at Plan B Cafe, Bruce Hwy service road (next to Lifeline), Edmonton

$20 for 3 cards - all funds going to Emma

Please RSVP E: sally.hayward@bigpond.com or M: 0401 303 821

Stampin' Up! have donated the biggest box of stuff for our raffle / lucky door prizes! 

Raffle tickets $2 each or 10 for $10

Email me for raffle tickets and I'll send you my bank account details: sally.hayward@bigpond.com 

The cards are suitable for Valentine's Day or birthdays ... beginners welcome.

Stamp Club

A new Stamp Club is scheduled to commence in February. Some members will be retiring or taking up as demonstrators so there are positions available. 

What's Stamp Club? 

The cutest description I've heard to describe the Stamp Club is a "Virtual Party" each month! 6 members make a commitment to buy $50 worth of products per month ... amounting to a $300 order each month. The 6 members then take turns being the hostess each month to take advantage of the hostess benefits (at least $50 to spend on your choice of products). 

Please let me know asap if you'd like to be a member for the February - July period. 

Class Schedule

New Year ... New Format 

Classes commence on Friday 8 February for the 10am and 7.30pm classes. I am thinking of shifting the Friday evening classes (currently fortnightly) to 10am Sunday mornings on a monthly basis but for the moment, it will remain as is. The Friday 10am class will remain weekly. 

Classes will be restricted to 7 students. I'll prepare 7 kits per class and if there are less then 7 students in a class, the kits can be purchased by people not attending. Please make sure you book in for each class to confirm your seat.

I'm also asking that you put together a "Class Tool Kit" that contains:- 

1. Bone folder;
2. Paper trimmer with scorer; 
3. Tape / SNAIL adhesive;
4. Stampin' Dimensionals / pop-up dots; 
5. Mini glue dots; 
6. Tombow Multi liquid glue (or similar); 
7. Paper-piercing tool and mat; 
8. Scissors; 
9. Craft knife; 
10. Stamp-a-ma-jig; 
11. Tweezers; 
12. Distressing tool; 
13. Pearls / Rhinestones if you like to add them to everything;
14. Blender pen; 
15. Aqua-painter; and
16. Current catalgoue(s). 

Happy days. 

Hope you're fitting in heaps of time at the craft table! Yours truly is looking forward to school returning so I can also have some quality time at the craft table! 

Sally. 

Specials Continue and My Little Valentine Promotion

The Clearance Rack Blitz specials are continuing! A new list is out tomorrow (4 January) and for the eager beavers who have already emailed me their lists, I'm staying up until midnight tonight to order so we don't miss out on the goodies!! 

Click on these links to see the table of specials: 

Click here to view the previous catalogue (page numbers are on the tables): 

And there's another promotion this month  ... 

My Little Valentine Promotion
3 January - 21 January

Buy this My Little Valentine Stamp set for $17.95

You'll receive this Sealed with Love Simply Sent kit (valued at $15.95) for free! 

The Simply Sent kit contains: 

• 10 notecards: 5 each of the 2 designs shown 
• 10 double-sided envelopes
• 20 printed paper buttons
• 10 pieces of co-ordinating Whisper White / Real Red Baker's twine 
• 24 Stampin' Dimensionals 

And carrying on the theme of LOVE ... 

I'll be holding a fundraising event for my friend, Doreen Deede, in February. Doreen is a single Mum caring for her beautiful daughter, Emma. Emma has quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and generalized Dystonia. As a single Mum, Doreen is in constant need of funding to support Emma's ongoing therapy. 

Join us for a few hours to share the love with Doreen - we'll be making 3 cards for $20 with the proceeds going to Emma's trust fund. I haven't confirmed a date with Leigh at Plan B Cafe yet so watch this space for further details. 

I'm off on our cruise tomorrow. I'll be signing into the internet cafe each day to check emails and place orders while I'm away so feel free to stay in touch! I have been processing most of the orders over the holidays as "Customer Orders" so they'll be sent directly to you. 

Classes will resume at the end of January. 

Happy days. 

Sally

Clearance Rack Specials and Merry Christmas!

That's almost it from me this year. 

The December special from Stampin' Up! is a good one! Check out these specials (you can see the coming periods by clicking on the links below - email me your lists and I'll order them when the products come on special). 

Dates: 14 December, 2012-21 January, 2013 (while supplies last)

Details: Stampin' Up! is temporarily taking over a hundred products out of retirement with discounts up to 70 percent off retail-only while supplies last! We'll have four different groups of products on sale during the next month. Here's what's on sale and when:




View last year's catalogue to reference information about the products that are on sale:

The Fine Print

• You can order these products on any type of order. Feel free to order both Clearance Rack and non-Clearance Rack items on the same order- we're flexible like that.
• There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this special offer-go nuts!
• Qualifying Clearance Rack orders are eligible for hostess benefits. Bonus!
• Clearance Rack Blitz items are only available while supplies last for each time period they're on sale-so don't wait! Sorry, but there are no refunds or exchanges on Clearance Rack items.
• You need to take advantage of this sale before the following times on the last day of each sale period

As the Clearance items are only while stocks last, text me on my mobile (M: 0401 303 821) and I'll order it the same day. 

Merry Christmas everyone. Thank you for supporting my little "business". I don't make much money but I make a heap of special friends! 

*Hugs*
Sally.

Heaps of Classes! CRAZY time of year!

My diary is chockers full of classes for the rest of this week and next week! Be sure to book in! 

Classes Friday 7 December 10am and 7.30pm

This Friday we're doing some Christmas punch art / little gifts. 

Usual details:- 

10am and 7.30pm Friday 7 December
5 Capricorn Street, Bentley Park
$20 for a number of items - all materials and equipment provided
Please RSVP.

Friday day-timers - we will do a draw for the Secret Santa swap at this week's Friday day class for regular class-goers. The gifts are just a small handmade papercraft-type gift. We'll exchange  gifts next week at Helen's Workshop / Christmas Party. 

Friday nighters - it's also going to be our Christmas Party! Please bring a small plate to share (savoury snacks usually are needed!). I'll supply the bubbles and I'm usually good for sweets! Bring your Secret Santa gift for under the tree. 

Class Saturday 8 December - Botanical Gardens

Join Ruth and I for a Christmas class at the Botanical Gardens Information Centre. 

We'll be making 4 Christmas items. 

I am making the Christmas Dove card (see below)  and Reindeer Noses (see above). Ruth will be making a 3D Christmas Angel and a Christmas card. 

Saturday 8 December 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Botancial Gardens Information Centre  (the mirrored buildings just passed the regular entrance ... on the way up to Whitfield House)
$25 for 4 projects (I'll be bringing my leftover kits as well to keep you in supplies over Christmas)
Please RSVP. 

School Holiday Classes 11 and 13 December

Please forward this email to any friends you have with children. 

I'm happy to stay with the kids after 12noon while they buy some lunch and have a play. 

10am - 12noon Tuesday 11 December AND Thursday 13 December
$20 for the class (sibling discount available)
Plan B Cafe, Bruce Hwy service road (next to Lifeline).

Tuesday 11 December class is almost full.

Join us for a coffee afterwards.

Stamp Club - 12 December

Final Stamp Club for the year and Christmas Party will be held at 7.30pm Wednesday 12 December. I'll email your Secret Santa draw separately. Please bring a small plate to share.

Helen's Workshop - 14 December

Helen is the hostess-with-the-mostest this month and is holding an in-home Workshop at 10am Friday 14 December. We are also having our Friday daytimers Christmas Party at the Workshop. Please bring a small plate to share.

A Christmas Present idea

The new Stampin' Up Paper Trimmer is available

Features of the All-New Stampin' Trimmer

• An extra-wide 15.9 cm cutting base and an extended 39 cm ruler
  • The extra-wide cutting base provides a large work area and is marked in 4 mm increments, allowing for small measurements.
  • The right-side grid helps you measure and cut very thin strips.
  • The extended cutting arm has a stabilizing leg to provide a sturdy and steady cutting surface for longer cuts. 
  • When fully extended, the extended cutting arm sits flush with the trimmer base, providing more accurate and consistent measurements across the entire surface.
  • All rulers and measurements on the base are printed under a plastic cover so your measurements won't wear off.
  • The base has nonskid feet, which keeps the Stampin' Trimmer securely in place on your work area.
• A full 30.5 cm cutting and scoring track
  • The extra-long cutting track has space at the top and bottom so you don't have to take the cutting and scoring blades out when you're not using them. 
  • The track gives you enough space to cut or score a full 30.5 cm without having to remove or switch out handles. 
  • The cutting track locks in place for secure storage or transport. 
  • The track includes an insertion point for cutting and scoring blade handles so you can easily insert handles into the cutting track.
• Specially designed handles and cutting track to ensure straight cuts
  • The hook on the scoring and cutting blade handles keeps the handles stable so the cuts are as straight as possible.
  • Handles come in two colours: dark for cutting, light for scoring. 
  • The precision tip on the cutting blade allows you to pinpoint precisely where you're cutting.
  • The point on the side of each handle shows you where the blade will cut, making it easy to see exactly where your cuts and scores will begin.
• Storage compartment under base
  • The storage compartment holds scoring and cutting tools such as a Bone Folder, Simply Scored Stylus, extra scoring and cutting blades and even business cards. 
  • Separate compartments within the storage compartment keep your tools organised, and the clear cover makes it easy to see what you've stored.
• Product details: item 129722; $49.95

Don't forget I do Christmas Vouchers! 

Enjoy this crazy time of year! 

Sally. 

Classes Friday 30 November 10am AND 7.30pm

It seemed a bit odd to not do Christmas cards this week so I've pulled out one of my new Christmas sets, Watercolor Winter. 

Techniques this week include 2-step stamping and watercolouring with ink and dazzling details. 

Usual details:- 

10am and 7.30pm Friday 30 November
5 Capricorn Street, Bentley Park
$20 for 3 cards - all materials and equipment provided
Please RSVP.

We will do a draw for the Secret Santa swap at this week's classes for regular class-goers. Let me know if you'd to participate. The gifts are just a small handmade papercraft-type gift. 

We're nearing the end of the year so here is a schedule of the year's final couple of events:-

• December - new SU! promotion commences (last year it was the December Frenzy)
• 10am - 12noon Tuesday 4 December - kids class at Plan B Cafe
• 10am Friday 7 December - regular class
• 7.30pm Friday 7 December - final regular night-time class (exchange Secret Santa gift for regulars - Christmas yummies and champagne)
• 1.30pm - 3.30pm Saturday 8 December - class at Botanical Gardens
• 10am - 12noon Tuesday 11 December - kids class at Plan B Cafe
• 7.30pm Wednesday 12 December - final Stamp Club for the year (Christmas yummies and champagne)
• 10am - 12noon Thursday 13 December - kids class at Plan B Cafe NEW DATE
• 10am Friday 14 December - Workshop at Helen's with Christmas party for day-timers (exchange Secret Santa gift for day-time regulars - Christmas yummies and champagne)

I'm still working on a couple of things for the kids classes - decorating small gifts and Christmas decorations. 

Next Friday's final classes will be the elf, Santa and Rudolf punch art gift tags we're making in the kids classes - just something easy we can do while we're eating Christmas treats! 

School Holiday Classes

Please forward this email to any friends you have with children - still plenty of spaces in the kids classes. 

I'm happy to stay with the kids after 12noon while they buy some lunch and have a play. 

10am - 12 noon Tuesday 4 December

10am - 12noon Tuesday 11 December

10am - 12noon Thursday 13 December NEW DATE

$20 all materials and equipment provided (sibling discount available).

Classes are held at Plan B Cafe, Bruce Hwy service road (next to Lifeline). Join us for a coffee afterwards.

Enjoy this crazy time of year! 

Sally. 

School Holiday Classes

Announcing 3 children's school holiday classes before Christmas! 

Get your kids out of your hair for a few hours while they enjoy some Christmas crafting with friends! Classes will be held in airconditioned comfort at Plan B Cafe - join us for coffee before or after the class. 

Venue: Plan B Cafe, Bruce Hwy service road, Edmonton (next to Lifeline)

Time: 10am - 12noon 

Cost: $20 (sibling discount available) all materials and equipment provided

Dates: Tuesday 4 December, Thursday 6 December and Tuesday 11 December

Depending on time, the children will make a variety of gifts, gift tags and tree decorations using punch art and/or some stamping. Classes are open to all ages (just adjust your expectations of their handiwork accordingly!) and adults are also welcome. 

Invite your friends or make new ones while we create! 

Bookings essential. 

E: sally.hayward@bigpond.com

M: 0401 303 821

Some samples:- 

 "The Elf Collection" - gift, gift tag and tree decoration

 "Mr Claus" - gift, gift tag and tree decoration

"The Ruldolf Collection" - gift, gift tag and tree decoration

"The Miscellaneous Collection" - card, candle, gift tag and glitter bauble

Regular adult classes will continue at 10am and 7.30pm on Fridays. Blog post to follow next week with samples. 

Happy Days! 

Sally

Classes Friday 16 November and Christmas Bouquet Sunday 18 November

Thank you to everyone who called in to see us at the Leukaemia Foundation Christmas Craft Fair on Sunday. We received great feedback on our stall. 

It's a busy week this week with Stamp Club, two classes and the bouquet class on Sunday.

We've got visitors next week so we'll have a class this Friday night to make up for it. 

This Week's Classes

We'll be using the Everything Eleanor stamp set this week. There is so much you can do with this set. I found 17 pages of things I liked and have put them up on the Drop Box. I've cased these cards from Sandi McIver. Tami White and Becky Jensen. 

Just a reminder the day class will start at 9am this week so I can make it to Tom's swimming carnival in the afternoon.

9am and 7.30pm Friday 16 November
5 Capricorn Street, Bentley Park
$20 for 3 cards - all materials and equipment provided
Kits also available

Everything Eleanor stamp set

Wood mount $63.95

Cling mount $50.95

Elegant Christmas Bouquet Class

Completely made with cardstock (and florist wire/tape) you, too, can make this bouquet and apply the same flower-making techniques to any type of flower arrangement. Just love the pine cones! 

This Elegant Christmas Bouquet was designed by a fabulous SU! demonstrator in the US, Leigha Rock. With Leigha's permission, you will receive a copy of her fabulous tutorial. The kits will be pre-punched and will contain a roll of florist tape, box, florist's foam, wire etc so you can complete this project. 

Class details:
10am - 2pm Sunday 18 November
Plan B Cafe, 183 Bruce Highway, Edmonton (service road, next to Lifeline)
$40 for kit to complete project - materials and equipment provided (however, bring a hot-glue gun, stylus and flower-shaping tools if you have them)

Kits available if you're happy to follow Leigha's (fabulous and comprehensive) tutorial at home.

I've had to pre-purchase a lot of the gear so would appreciate it if there were no cancellations. 

Have a look at this old flower making tool kit Tammy has from her grandmother. Isn't it fabulous?

Stamp Club

It's Stamp Club tonight. Please make sure you email me your orders so I can send it off tonight - the post is taking a little over a week these days. Michelle is the hostess-with-the-mostest. 

Have a great week.
Sally